astounding

[ uh-stoun-ding ]

adjective

1. capable of overwhelming with amazement; stunningly surprising.

astounding

/ əˈstaʊndɪŋ /

adjective

1. causing amazement and wonder; bewildering

Derived Forms

• aˈstoundingly, adverb

Other Words From

• as·tounding·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of astounding¹

First recorded in 1580–90; astound + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Lincoln Riley’s failure of imagination is astounding.

From Los Angeles Times

Bean fantasies of bland feminine beauty is truly astounding.

From Salon

One of the most technical astounding sequences takes place during a lunch rush.

From Los Angeles Times

Her death was “preventable,” according to more than a dozen medical experts who reviewed a summary of her hospital and autopsy records at ProPublica’s request; they called her case “horrific,” “astounding” and “egregious.”

From Salon

They are 21st in the Europa League table - that is astounding.

From BBC

Related Words

• astonishing
• breathtaking
• eye-popping
• mind-boggling
• overwhelming
• shocking
• startling
• surprising
• wondrous